Domestic violence Quote by Christiane Northrup
““Consider the following: More than 40 percent of women in the United States have likely been the victim of violence, including childhood sexual abuse (almost 18 percent), physical assault (more than 19 percent), rape (more than 20 percent), and intimate partner violence (almost 35 percent).4 Some 6 percent of all pregnant women experienced violence during their pregnancies as well.5 Despite the widespread violence against women, less than 10 percent of primary care physicians normally screen for domestic violence during routine office visits.6 Yet if the violence is not addressed, it””
About This Quote
Source Article: Women’s Health, 2020
Violence against women is widespread, yet few doctors screen for it, leaving many victims unseen and unsupported.
In simple terms: Violence is common but under‑screened.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for routine screening.
Themes
violence
healthcare
gender
screening
Mood
urgent
concerned
advocacy
Type
article
medical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- prenatal care
- community health programs
Key Concepts
public health
medicine
policy
patient advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians improve detection?
- What barriers prevent women from reporting?
A Different Perspective
Screening may miss hidden cases without proper training.
